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Nearby Theaters

Located in the East Alton district of Wood River. The Alt-Wood Outdoor Theatre opened in 1949. Car Capacity was 350. It was operated by the Dubinsky Brothers and was taken over by Mid-Ameria Theatres and renamed Capri Drive-In on March 24, 1961. It was open into the 1960’s.

Maybe there were 2 drive-in theaters on this road either at the same time or maybe different times. I’ve tried searching on google but have not come up with any evidence. But I do see the remnants of the ramps at 291.

After searching the topo maps and aerial photos of the location in question, there is ample evidence that the address 291 N. Old St. Louis Road is the correct one at least according to Google Maps.

There is no evidence that another drive-in existed at or around 257 S. Old St. Louis Road. So, for the sake of accuracy in terms of location on Google Maps, the 291 address is better. However, if the address was what the original drive-in used in its advertising, then going with the other makes some sense.

The theater’s name for its first 12 years is the Alt-Wood Outdoor Theatre. The name of the theatre was given because it was between East Alton and Wood River. And on June 10, 1949, the feature film “Wild Harvest” was on the big screen. Mayors from nine surrounding cities and towns were on hand to commemorate the event including those of Alton and Wood River. 500 roses were given out to the ladies who were in attendance.

Mid-America bought the theater — operators of the Bel-Air Drive-In and several other locations — in March of 1961 converting it to the Capri Drive-In Theatre on March 24, 1961 mid-retrofitting.